Emerging Markets Forum: General Overview and Current challenges

December 8, 2023

In this interview, Dr. Harinder Kohli, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Emerging Markets Forum discusses the escalation of interest rates in the U.S. has consistently instilled a sense of apprehension in emerging markets, given the conventional outcome of capital outflows redirecting towards advanced economies. With the Federal Reserve embarking on rate hikes to counter an uncommon surge in inflation exceeding its target, an immediate inquiry arises: how have emerging economies navigated these circumstances, and to what extent have they demonstrated resilience in recent months? The question of resilience assumes heightened significance, particularly in light of the fact that emerging economies have grappled with an unprecedented pandemic, compelling them to provide protection to millions of citizens.

Speakers
Akram Zaoui
Chargé de Mission to the Executive President
Akram Zaoui is a Senior International Relations Specialist and Chargé de Mission to the Executive President at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS). Prior to this, he was Manager of Research Support and the Public Policy Lab at the PCNS. His main area of interest is the geopolitical economy of the Extended Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. From 2018 to 2020, Zaoui was the coordinator of a network of 70+ civil society organizations (CSOs) across France, working with foundations, government, local communities, and the private sector. Zaoui holds a dual degree in corporate and public management from HEC Paris and Sciences Po, as well as a bachelor's degree (licence) in history from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He audited courses in Iranian and Shia Stud ...
Harinder Kohli
Founding Director and Chief Executive, Emerging Markets Forum (EMF)
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